July 12, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Join Mississippi Valley Conservancy for guided cave tours at Kickapoo Caverns to learn about the beneficial role of bats and the importance of protecting their native habitat and Crawford County’s karst geology. Kickapoo Caverns, an 83-acre nature preserve near Wauzeka, includes a large cave that serves as hibernation site for several bat species.
Due to declining bat populations in North America in recent years, scientists have conducted research and helped to create public awareness of bats, their beneficial role in ecosystems around the world, and what can be done to protect them. Cave visitors at the scheduled tours will have an opportunity to learn more about bats and what can be done to protect them.
Many generous supporters have made it possible for the Conservancy to protect the property and to guide visitors through the its huge limestone cave. Home to four threatened bat species, the stunning limestone cave includes underground pools, a 40-foot-high cathedral-like chamber, and beautifully-colored stalactites. As winter home to several threatened bat species, the cave is available for tours only during a short period each summer when the bats are away from the cave.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register using the links below.
Tours will be limited in size and held at six scheduled times on July 12, 2025. See times and individual event listings below.
Complete one registration form per participant. After sign-up, registrants will receive a confirmation email. The total time of each tour is just under an hour. Please plan ahead to arrive, park, and hike for 30 minutes before your tour start time. Someone will be at the entrance to the property to direct you for where to park when you arrive.
This event is part of Wisconsin Land Trust Days. Learn more at HaveFunOutside.org.
